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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Flex Unit - Nights - No Weekends

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University Hospitals

United States-Ohio-Beachwood

You'll work on an overflow unit of curtained spaces with half walls, not private rooms. University Hospitals is an academic medical center.

Posted Oct 19 · 5 years of experience

Pay
Not posted
Shift and hours
12.5-⁠hour shifts, 7pm to 7:30am · Nights only, three nights a week: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 3 shifts a week
Unit and setting
Flex Unit, an overflow unit The Flex Unit serves as an overflow unit
License
RN license Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) andOhio RN license or Multi-State Compact license, required on hire

Do you qualify?

License
Ohio RN license or Multi-State Compact license, required on hire Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and Check your license
Certification
BLS, required on hire Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
Education
Diploma in Nursing or ADN Other Accredited Program: Diploma in Nursing or (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
Also asks
Knowledge of nursing process and practice Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
Also asks
Proficient with a wide range of clinical equipment, including stethoscopes, thermometers, blood pressure cuffs and electronic monitors

Preferred

Education
BSN or MN preferred (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or (MN) Master in Nursing (Preferred)

What it pays

Bonus
$8,000 sign-on bonus $8,000 Sign-On Bonus for RNs with at least one year of RN experienceRNs with at least one year of RN experience

Benefits

  • BenefitsEnhanced PTO with 5+ years of relevant experienceEnhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience
  • BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverageMedical, dental, and vision coverage
  • BenefitsRetirement and pension plansRetirement and pension plans
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement after six monthsTuition reimbursement after six months
  • BenefitsCareer ladder and advancement opportunitiesCareer ladder and advancement opportunities
  • $8,000 sign-on bonus for RNs with at least one year of RN experience
More benefits (3)
  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pay isn’t listed.

The role and schedule

Day to day
opening the unit and admitting patients At times, the team will be responsible for opening the unit and admitting patients
Day to day
preparing patients for transfer as the unit closes while at other times they will be preparing patients for transfer as the unit transitions toward closure
Weekends
No weekends
Details
Patient volume and operations can change quickly Nurses working on this unit will need to be comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where patient volume and operational needs can change quickly.
Details
10% travel Travel Requirements 10%
Details
Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on University Hospitals’ careers page.

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A Brief Overview This position is for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 7pm to 7:30am. The Flex Unit serves as an overflow unit and consists of curtained patient spaces with half walls rather than traditional private rooms. Nurses working on this unit will need to be comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where patient volume and operational needs can change quickly.

At times, the team will be responsible for opening the unit and admitting patients, while at other times they will be preparing patients for transfer as the unit transitions toward closure. Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

What You Will Do

Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care. Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes. Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.

Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing. Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Education Other Accredited Program: Diploma in Nursing or (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required) (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred) (MN) Master in Nursing (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency) Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices.

(Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit.

Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit. Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Travel Requirements 10% 3999 Richmond Road (28422) 3999 Richmond Road Beachwood , 44122

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